Homemade Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Tender chicken breast pieces are coated in a seasoned flour‑cornstarch blend, then fried until golden and crunchy. Perfect as a snack or main dish, they pair wonderfully with ketchup, honey mustard, or ranch.
Recipe by Hesti· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb chicken breast
- 1 4/5 oz all‑purpose flour
- 1 1/10 oz cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 0.85 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- 1Gather all ingredients and equipment: a shallow dish, a mixing bowl, a large skillet or deep fryer, a slotted spoon, and paper towels.
- 2Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to ensure the coating adheres well.
- 3In a shallow dish, whisk together the beaten egg and milk until fully combined; set aside.
- 4In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika until the mixture is uniform and free of lumps.
- 5Place the oil in the skillet or fryer and heat over medium‑high heat, aiming for a temperature of 356°F (350°F). Use a thermometer to check; if unavailable, test with a small breadcrumb—it should sizzle and turn golden in about 30 seconds.
- 6Working in small batches, dip each chicken piece into the egg‑milk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then immediately coat it in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 7Carefully lower the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil using a slotted spoon or tongs; do not overcrowd the pan.
- 8Fry the nuggets for 4–5 minutes, turning once, until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 167°F (165°F).
- 9Remove the cooked nuggets with the slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 10Repeat the coating and frying process with the remaining chicken pieces, maintaining the oil temperature between 175–356°F (345–350°F).
- 11Once all nuggets are cooked, let them rest for 2 minutes to finish crisping.
- 12Serve the hot, crispy chicken nuggets immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.
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- How long does it take to make Homemade Crispy Chicken Nuggets?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Homemade Crispy Chicken Nuggets recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Homemade Crispy Chicken Nuggets recipe come from?
- It was shared by Hesti on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.